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Salford City’s pre-season friendly at York City was abandoned after Ammies players were allegedly subjected to racist abuse from home fans. Both teams were taken off after 84 minutes and the game was called off a short time later. The matter is now being investigated by National League club York …

Liverpool are to retire the number 20 shirt in honour of forward Diogo Jota, who tragically died in a car crash along with his brother Andre Silva. The Reds took the decision after consulting with Jota’s wife Rute Cardoso and his family which means the Portugal international “will forever be …

There are two crucial points to consider when trying to understand how Palace have come to lose their place in the Europa League. The first is Palace’s argument that John Textor, who owns stakes in them and in Lyon, does not hold decisive control at Selhurst Park. In their dealings …

PSG manager Luis Enrique said “it is not good for the show” before their 4-0 semi-final win over Real Madrid on Wednesday. Chelsea defender Levi Colwill added: “Some places have been really hot, the last round was hot and I was stuck watching it and I was thinking: ‘wow, this …

Coaching staff and players at Wolverhampton Wanderers have paid their respects to former team-mate Diogo Jota. The 28-year-old, who left the club to join Liverpool in 2020, died alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car accident in the Spanish province of Zamora on 3 July. Wolves manager Vitor Pereira, …

Arsenal have signed six players from Chelsea in recent years – and Madueke will be the second this transfer window after goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Some fans believe the club should be chasing what they perceive to be ‘bigger’ names. The Gunners have, for example, been linked with Real Madrid winger …

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over Tottenham’s interest in midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, sources have told BBC Sport. Forest are believed to be looking at whether a specific confidentiality agreement in the £60m release clause in Gibbs-White’s contract has been breached. BBC Sport reported on Thursday that Gibbs-White was set …

The game, which kicks off at 15:00 BST, will also be broadcast live on ITV and LFCTV. Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool, helping them win the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022 and the Premier League title last season. He played his final match for …

Tom McCoy, BBC Sport journalist: Sosa will provide security for Tyrick Mitchell at left-back. He will hope to recapture the form he showed during five seasons at Stuttgart, where he established himself as one of the best attacking full-backs in Germany. He registered 24 Bundesliga assists during his final three …

England can make sure of a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2025 by beating Wales on Sunday, but will the holders get the result they need? BBC Sport football expert Rachel Brown-Finnis is predicting the outcome of all 31 games in Switzerland. She got seven of the eight second …

England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Brentford after his exit from Ajax earlier this week. The 35-year-old will join the Bees on a two-year deal after the Dutch club agreed to end his contract a year early. Henderson had considerable interest from top clubs in England and …

Bristol-born Stewart featured in all top four tiers in England, scoring 254 goals in 783 games across his 20-year playing career. He joined Yeovil’s coaching staff in June 2022 and three months later confirmed his MND diagnosis. “It’s very difficult to clean my teeth, put my shoes on. It seems …

England and Wales meet at Euro 2025 on Sunday as they play their final Group D match in Switzerland. England will reach the quarter-finals with victory, while Wales need to win by at least four goals. Who would make your team featuring players from both countries? Source link Auto Amazon …

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says winger Matt Ritchie will leave the club this summer after “amicable” discussions between the pair at the end of last season. Ritchie rejoined Pompey last summer for a second spell at the club, having started his career at Portsmouth before a move to Swindon Town …

Kilmarnock podcaster Callum Scott told the BBC’s Scottish Football Podcast he was “pretty against” Kettlewell’s arrival but has been impressed. At the time, his opinion was reflective of the support, with one fans’ forum poll of nearly 600 people showing 90% against the appointment. “He’s brought in some really good …

BBC Sport’s Fara Williams, Rachel Corsie and Nedum Onuoha look at how Sarina Wiegman got the best out of Lauren James in England’s 4-0 win against the Netherlands. Source link Auto Amazon Links: No products found.

Kudus was the subject of huge interest from Premier League clubs in summer 2023 after a string of eye-catching displays in Ajax’s 2022-23 Champions League campaign. The Dutch giants were eliminated at the group stage but Kudus set up six goals in as many appearances – including a stunning effort …

Bayern Munich bid for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, Nottingham Forest have another bid for Yoane Wissa rejected, Reds ready to open talks for Hugo Ekitike. Bayern Munich have submitted a 52m euros (£44.7m) bid for 28-year-old Liverpool and Colombia winger Luis Diaz. (Bild), external Nottingham Forest have had another bid rejected …

Arsene Wenger has responded to Jurgen Klopp’s claims that the Club World Cup is “the worst idea ever invented”, saying teams are in favour of the “fantastic competition”. Former Liverpool manager Klopp criticised the tournament in June, which has been moved to the summer and expanded to 32 teams. However, …

Riola Xhemaili’s stoppage-time goal creates history as Switzerland reach the quarter-finals of the European Championship for the first time at the expense of Finland. Source link Auto Amazon Links: No products found.